Are you employed by, donate to, or serve on the board of a Santa Barbara or Ventura County nonprofit?

If so, please consider joining our chapter for in-depth education, exceptional professional resources and the best networking opportunities.

National Philanthropy Day Tickets

Join us November 4th!


Tickets on sale now for National Philanthropy Day! Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor philanthropy in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.


Tuesday, November 4, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Levity Live Oxnard

591 Collection Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036


AFP Members - $50 - BUY NOW!

Future Members* - $75 - BUY NOW!

Table of 8 - $400 - BUY NOW!


*Future Members who have not attended an event with AFP-SBV will need to set up an account through our registration system.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open for National Philanthropy Day

Join us as a Chapter Sponsor and enjoy high visibility all year long to hundreds of non-profit leaders and fundraising professionals across both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.



  • AFP-SBV hosts more than a dozen professional development and networking events throughout the year. Your sponsorship would also include a valuable presence at the AFP Symposium on Fundraising and the widely-publicized National Philanthropy Day Celebration.
  • Chapter Sponsors at every level will be prominently listed on the Chapter website and in the AFP-SBV bi-monthly e-Newsletter.
  • We will always feature you leading up to events and thank you from the podium.


Events Across SoCal

Forward Together: Navigating Today for Tomorrow


Tailored for passionate leaders like you, PFE’s keynote session and Funder- Nonprofit Dialogue will offer fresh insight, practical guidance, and a deeper sense of how we—Forward Together—can protect and strengthen our vital sector. Join us for a full day of strategy, storytelling, and connection. This year’s program elements include our signature Funder-Nonprofit Dialogue, networking, and opportunities to discuss the growing complexity of leadership and service delivery in our sector.

What They Didn’t Tell You in the Interviews: a survival guide for current & aspiring nonprofit execs

(CNL)

Wednesday, September 10

9:00 - 11:30 am

Cal Lutheran Oxnard Center


Community Connections: Central Coast by the Numbers

(CNL)

Thursday, September 11

10:00 - 12:00 pm

CLU Oxnard Campus


AI for Nonprofit Leaders: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Where to Start

(CNL)

Monday, September 15

9:00 - 12:00 pm

CLU Oxnard Campus


Mobilize Your Board To Raise Money

(CNL)

Wednesday, September 17

9:00 - 11:00 am

Virtual Workshop via Zoom


Peer-to-Peer Fundraising in Annual Giving

(SCAHD)

Thursday, September 8

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Virtual


How to Build, Lead, and Sustain High Performing Teams

(CNL)

Friday, September 26

9:00 - 4:00 pm

CLU Oxnard Campus


Trust & Inspire: A New Leadership Paradigm

(CNL)

Monday, September 29

10:00 - 12:00 pm

Cal Lutheran - Oxnard Satellite Campus


Collaborative Leadership & Culture Development

(CNL)

Wednesday, October 1

9:00 - 12:00 pm

Via Zoom

AFP SoCal Consortium September Events

For a listing of all current AFP Global Webinars visit https://afpglobal.org/events

Chapter Job Center

Employment Opportunities

Click on the job titles below to view the description


Grant Officer

Ventura Land Trust


Annual Giving and Membership Manager, Arts & Lectures

UC Santa Barbara-Office of Development


Director of Special Events

Music Academy of the West


Donor Relations Officer

Casa Pacifica


Advertise Your Job Opening With AFP

As a benefit to its members, AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter is pleased to share information about development and fundraising related job openings.

To view all postings or learn how to advertise with AFPSBV, click here to visit the Chapter Job Center on our website.

Thank You to our 2025-26 Chapter Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Partner Sponsor

Community Sponsor

Friend Sponsor

Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

Founded in 1960, AFP International (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through over 24,000 members in 243 chapters around the world. AFP International is committed to promoting philanthropy and supporting the practice of ethical and effective fundraising. AFP offers many opportunities both at the local chapter and international association levels. Join your local AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter today for professional development, networking, and employment opportunities.


Association of Fundraising Professionals

P.O. Box 1564, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1564

(714) 771-3685

admin@afpsbv.org

www.afpsbv.org


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